Get ready, because April is shaping up to be a busy month – with the Easter holidays, we have a whole host of exciting character events on the horizon, and there is plenty to look forward to!
But first, let's look back at a March to remember…
Hey Duggee made special appearances on the sidelines of Greg James’ incredible Comic Relief challenge, lifting spirits, entertaining the crowds, and helping to build a buzz ahead of Greg's arrival at different stops. An unforgettable moment for a truly brilliant cause.
Dennis the Menace celebrated his 10th birthday for the 75th time – what an exciting milestone! The nation’s most beloved and mischievous comic book character marked a truly iconic anniversary in style by launching a special edition featuring 75 creative mischief-makers. We cant wait to see more from him this year!
March 20th, was Very Hungry Caterpillar Day in honour of Eric Carle's timeless classic. The Very Hungry Caterpillar himself ventured to the beautiful Walthamstow Wetlands for meet & greets and storytelling sessions, celebrating the launch of The Very Hungry Caterpillar trail — which runs all the way until 30th June. A must-visit!
World Book Day kicked off the beginning of the month in the best way possible, with Mr Bump and Little Miss Sunshine bringing the magic to Battersea Power Station. Families were treated to an exciting treasure hunt, making for a truly special day of literacy celebration.
More recently, Bluey, Bingo, Chilli & Bandit officially opened a brand-new ride at Alton Towers at the weekend! It was a huge moment for the Heeler family and a brilliant day out for the fans!
It's been an exciting month, and we have plenty more great events lined up ahead!
*Please note: events are subject to change.
1st April: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Trinity Shopping Centre, Leeds
1st April: Peter Rabbit™ Meet & Greet – Cotswold Designer Outlet
1st April: Ralph, Sylvanian Families Meet & Greet – Selfridges Trafford
1st April: Freya, Sylvanian Families Meet & Greet – Selfridges London
2nd April: Freya, Sylvanian Families Meet & Greet – Selfridges London
2nd April: Peter Rabbit™ Meet & Greet – Elmsleigh Shopping Centre – Oxford
3rd April: Peter Rabbit™ Meet & Greet - Call of The Wild Zoo
3rd April: Freya, Sylvanian Families Meet & Greet – Miniso, Oxford Street
3rd April: Miffy Meet & Greet – Japan Centre Ichiba, Westfield London
3rd April: Bluey & Bingo Meet & Greet – Woburn Safari Park
3rd April: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Embasy Station, Yorkshrie
3rd April: Gabby and Cakey Meet & Greet – Twinlakes Park, Melton Mowbray
3rd April: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – The Entertainer Milton Keynes
3rd April: Sonic the Hedgehog™ Meet & Greet – Character.com, Swindon
3rd April: Stick Man Meet & Greet – Bressingham Steam & Gardens
4th April: Bluey Meet & Greet – The Entertainer, Milton Keynes
4th April: Hey Duggee Activation – Flamingo Land
4th April: Bing Meet & Greet – Clacton Shopping Village
4th April: Sonic the Hedgehog™ Meet & Greet – Character.com Watford
4th April: The Gruffalo Meet & Greet - Bressingham Steam & Gardens
4th April: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Festival of Power, Wellingborough
4th April: Paddington™ Storytime – Hertfordshire Zoo
4th April: Peter Rabbit™ Meet & Greet - Swanage Railway
5th April: Peppa Pig & George Meet & Greet - Pettitts Animal Adventure Park
5th April: Bing Meet & Greet – Festival of Power Wellingborough
5th April: The Highway Rat Meet & Greet – Bressingham Steam & Gardens
5th April: Peter Rabbit™ Meet & Greet – Spa Valley Railway
5th April: The Gruffalo & Gruffalos Child Meet & Greet – Brechin Caledonian Railway
5th April: Paddington™ Storytime – Hertfordshire Zoo
5th April: Hey Duggee Activation – Flamingo Land
6th April: Zog Meet & Greet – Bressingham Steam & Gardens
6th April: Hey Duggee Activation – Margam Country Park
6th April: Peter Rabbit™ Storytime – Margam Country Park
6th April: Peppa Pig & George Storytime - Margam Country Park
7th April: PAW Patrol’s Chase Meet & Greet – Trinity Shopping Centre, Leeds
7th April: Peter Rabbit™ Meet & Greet – Cotswold Designer Outlet
7th April: The Gruffalo Meet & Greet – Bluewater Shopping Centre
7th April: Zog Meet & Greet – Westgate Shopping Centre, Oxford
7th April: Bluey & Bingo Meet & Greet – Wingham Wildlife Park, Kent
7th April: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Braintree Village
8th April: Gabby with Cakey Meet & Greet – Bluewater Shopping Centre
8th April: Peter Rabbit™ Meet & Greet – Milestone Museum
8th April: The Gruffalo Meet & Greet - Trinity Shopping Centre
8th April: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet - Westgate Shopping Centre, Oxford
8th April: Bluey & Bingo Activation - Buttermarket Centre, Ipswich
9th April: Paddington™ Meet & Greet - The Works 'Find Your Story' Bus Tour, Wythenshawe Forum Manchester
9th April: Bluey Meet & Greet – Vue Cinema Sheffield Meadowhall
9th April: Peter Rabbit™ Meet & Greet – Milestone Museum
10th April: Peter Rabbit™ Meet & Greet – Milestone Museum
10th April: PAW Patrol’s Marshall & Rubble Meet & Greet – Woburn Safari Park
10th April: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Kent & East Sussex Railway
10th April: Bluey Meet & Greet - Cholderton Rare Breeds Farm
11th April: Peter Rabbit™ Meet & Greet – Milestone Museum
11th April: Bluey Meet & Greet – Lappa Valley Steam Railway
11th April: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Pettitts Animal Adventure Park
11th April: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – Ribble Steam Railway, Preston
12th April: Peppa, George, Mummy Daddy & Evie Pig Meet & Greet – Hamleys, Regent Street
12th April: Peter Rabbit™ Meet & Greet – Milestone Museum
12th April: Miffy Meet & Greet – Japan Centre Ichiba, Leicester Square
12th April: Bluey Meet & Greet – Lappa Valley Steam Railway
15th April: Peter Rabbit™ Storytime – Merrion Centre Leeds
18th April: Peppa Pig & George Meet & Greet – Character.com Cwmbran
18th April: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Flamingo Land
19th April: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Flamingo Land
19th April: Bluey & Bingo Meet & Greet – Manorafon Farm Park
25th April: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Gwili Railway, Carmarthen
25th April: Bluey & Bingo Storytime – Old Macdonald's Farm
25th April: Cody & JJ from CoComelon Activation – Hertfordshire Zoo
25th April: George Pig Meet & Greet – Character.com Kingston
25th April: Bunny VS Monkey Meet & Greet – Phoenix Fest, Oxford
25th April: Donut Squad: Sprinkles & Spronky Meet & Greet – Phoenix Fest, Oxford
25th April: Gabby and Cakey Meet & Greet – Epping Ongar Railway
25th April: Bluey & Bingo Meet & Greet – Colchester Zoo
26th April: Bunny VS Monkey Meet & Greet – Phoenix Fest, Oxford
26th April: Donut Squad: Sprinkles & Spronky Meet & Greet – Phoenix Fest, Oxford
26th April: Cody & JJ from CoComelon Activation – Hertfordshire Zoo
26th April: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Llangollen & Corwen Railway
26th April: Bluey & Bingo Meet & Greet – Monk Farm Park, Boroughbridge
26th April: Hey Duggee Meet & Greet – Woburn Safari Park
26th April: Gabby with Cakey Meet & Greet – Epping Ongar Railway
We excitedly step into March as the days slowly start to stretch and the first hints of spring appear. February has been a busy and brilliant month for character events.
One of the biggest talking points of this month has come from the world of Peppa Pig, as her little brother George made headlines after being fitted with a hearing aid following a diagnosis of moderate, permanent hearing loss.
Paddington™ made appearances across London to celebrate the launch of the new Paddington x Lush collection, made with fresh ingredients and seriously good manners.
Legoland Windsor celebrates its 30th birthday this year, marking the milestone with interactive experiences, including the chance to meet the world's first-ever LEGO Birthday Cake Guy at the park.
Peter Rabbit™ hopped his way around shopping centres across the UK as part of Ebebek’s retail initiative – together his charm (and their wonderful Peter Rabbit collection), increased a drive in footfall.
And in schools up and down the country, Number Day was marked with plenty of mathematical fun – with Numberblocks’ very own Numberblock One making a very special visit alongside the NSPCC.
It's been a packed month, and we have plenty more exciting events lined up ahead!
Please note: events can be subject to change.
1st March: Peppa Pig & George Pig Meet & Greet – The Entertainer, Milton Keynes
3rd March: Little Miss Sunshine & Mr Bump Meet & Greet – Battersea Power Station, London
5th March: Peppa Pig Meet & Greet – The Reader, Liverpool
7th March: Tiger that Came to Tea Meet & Greet - Hamleys, London
7th March: Bluey Meet & Greet – Llangollen & Corwen Railway, North Wales
7th March: Peter Rabbit™ Meet & Greet - Broad Street Mall, Reading
7th March: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Bo’ness & Kinneil Railway, Edinburgh
7th March: Peppa Pig & George Pig Meet & Greet – The Entertainer, Metro Centre
7th March: Gabby and Cakey Meet & Greet – Barleylands Farm Park & Village
8th March: Danger Mouse Meet & Greet - Forbidden Planet Camden
8th March: Bluey & Bingo Meet & Greet – Bluebell Railway, Sheffield Park, Edinburgh
8th March: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Bo’ness & Kinnel Railway Edinburgh
14th March: CoComelon’s JJ Meet & Greet – The Square, Tallaght, Dublin
14th March: Madame Cholet & Tobermory Meet & Greet – Romford’s Great British Sprint Clean
14th March: Peppa Pig & George Pig Meet & Greet – The Entertainer, Edinburgh
21st March: CoComelon’s JJ from CoComelon Meet & Geet – Smyths, Old Kent Road
21st March: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Quorn & Woodhouse Station, Leicestershire
21st March: Bluey & Bingo Meet & Greet – Reddish Vale Farm Park, Stockport
21st March: Sylvanian Families Freya Meet & Greet – Smyths Old Kent Road
21st March: PAW Patrols Chase & Rubble Meet & Greet – South of England Rare Breeds, Kent
21st March: Very Hungry Caterpillar Narration – Walthamstow Wetlands
21st March: Gruffalo & Child Meet & Greet – Blaenavon Heritage Railway
22nd March: Hey Duggee Meet & Greet – Woburn Safari Park
28th March: Bluey Meet & Greet - The Entertainer, Bluewater
28th March: Paddington™ Narration – Hertfordshire Zoo
28th March: Gruffalo & Child Meet & Greet – Llanfair Caereinion Railway Station
28th March: SpongeBob Meet & Greet - The Works Merry Hill, Birmingham The Fort
29th March: SpongeBob Meet & Greet – The Works, Beckton Retail Park, Bromley
29th March: Paddington™ Narration – Hertfordshire Zoo
29th March: Bluey Narration – Severn Valley Railway, Kidderminster
29th March: Peter Rabbit Meet & Greet – Bucklebury Farm, Reading
29th March: Gruffalo & Child Meet & Greet – Llanfair Caereinion Railway Station
31st March: Paddington™ Meet & Greet – Woburn Safari Park, Milton Keynes
31st March: Bluey Meet & Greet – Pettitts Animal Adventure Park, Norfolk
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